Google Explains How My Location Works

Well, Google certainly seems to be busy these days. Just yesterday it announced an update for Google Maps for mobile that allowed users in certain U.S. cities to view transit information. Now, it continues to make headlines by explaining My Location further. Granted that My Location isn't exactly new, the focus on the Google Maps update made it appear like it was a distraction. With that out of the way, how does My Location work?

Wireless phones can make and receive calls because they are connected over the air to a nearby cell tower. The phone knows the ID of the cell tower that it's currently using. If the phone has GPS, the Maps application on the phone sends the GPS coordinates along with the cell ID to the Google location server.

If you think you want to know more about My Location, head over to the source link. There's even a video in case you missed it the first time.

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